This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gAC.2ACE/3077.1 Message Board Post: Hope this can provide some clues.... Per "Historical Records of Old Frederick County, VA" by Dr. Wilmer Kerns p. 181 Quote Grapes, Mariah, daughter of Sylvanius Bennett, was born on July 25, 1807 and died on June 29, 1881. Her husband was John Grapes, according to Isaac Newton Grapes, who reported her death to the courthouse. Unquote p. 182 Quote Grapes, Newton, died on APril 4, 1878, aged 61 years, 10 months, and 27 days. He was the son of David and Harriet Grapes. Unquote p. 261 "Malick, Emsey, daughter of Aaron and Sarah Malick, was born in Hampshire County, Ca , on May 15, 1823 and died on AUg 11., 1862....... she married a Mr. Grapes of Hampshire COunty....Grapes children...Alonzo Calvetta Grapes...Betaora Virginia Grapes...Lydia Ann Grapes....Sarah E. Grapes..." p. 375 Section on William Wills. Mentions daughter Lillie Wills who married Robert Grapes. p. 329 Section on Henry Seevers "son of Casper Seevers... born July 25, 1768 in Penn, and died Feb 1, 1857..." "He married Hannah Grapes, born Oct. 22, 1772 in Frederick County, Va, and died Jan. 8, 1843. They married Dec 14., 1790 in Frederick County, VA., and were both buried in Mt. Hebron Cemetery in WInchester, VA. They had twelve children." Note: I have found staff at Mt. Hebron very helpful. YOu might contact them and ask for info - often it has more dates, cause of death, who owned plot, who is buried with/near them, etc. Mt. Hebron - 540-662-4868 p. 377 Section on Jacob Wolford. (1800-1874) "His wIfe was named Catherine Grapes." p. 24 Thomas Seevers listed as innkeeper, with Isaac Moore as bondsman, 1833 p. 25 Thomas Seevers listed as innkeeper, with Nathaniel Seevers as bondsman, 1834 p. 29 Henry Seevers, Jr. listed with constable bond of $500, May 15, 1820 ************** "Frederick County Marriage Bonds" by Hackett and Good p. 61 13 Dec 1803 Andrew Correll & Barbara Grapes, widow and relect of Abraham Grapes, decd. Bondsman, Nicholas Kern p 69 2 Feb 1807 Richard Russell & Sarah Grapes, daughter of Jacob Graves of Frederick County, the bondsman. (GRAPES/GRAVES as in book) p. 30 10 Sept 1800 Solomon Grapes & Elizabeth Switzer, daughter of Jacob Switzer, the bondsman, who signs in German. p. 139 8 Jun 1820 John Craps (Kreps) & Hannah Wright of Frederick County. Bondsman, Nathan Wright. ************** Per "Some Old Homes in Frederick County, VIrginia" by Garland Quarles p. 114-115 "The Grapes-Seevers-Clevenger House" called "High Banks" "Michael Feadley sold it to Jacob Grapes on October 14, 1790 (F.D.B. 24B - Page 20)" "...Order Book of 1788-89 - Page 511..." about opening a road to "Grapes Ford on the Opequon" "August term of 1788 Jacob Grapes is reported as serving ont he Frederick COunty Grand Jury....." "On December 14, 1790, Hannah Grapes, daughter of Jacob Grapes, was married to Henry Seevers; and in August of 1801 the "heirs and coheirs at law of Jacob Grapes deed" conveyed the property.... to Henry Seevers.... (F.D.B. 27 - Page 313)" "...March 27, 1851, the heirs of Henry Seevers, Sr. (Henry Seevers, Jr., Nathaniel Seevers, and B. Franklin Seevers) [sold property] (F.D.B. 79 - Page 167)" You may find other family members mentioned in the above documents. ********************** "Frederick County Marriage Bonds" by Hackett and Good p. 159 16 Jun 1823 Henry Seevers, Jnr & Elizabeth Shumate, Bondsman, Tilman Shumate ***************** "Frederick County Marriages" by Vogt & Kethley p. 203 Seever, Henry & Hannah Grapes, 14 Dec 1790, min Christian Streit (note - check Streits ministerial records) Seevers, Henry (Jr.) & Elizabeth Shunnie 19 Jun 1823, min Thomas Kennerly (note - difference in BOND vs MARRIAGE dates.) (again - check church records of Kennerly) p. 100 Grapes, Abraham & Barbara Clyne, 15 May 1792, min Christian Streit Grapes, David & Hannah Lemon, 19 Apr 1795, min Christian Streit Grapes, Solomon & Elizabeth Switzer, 10 Sept 1800, b. Jacob Switzer Grapes, Thomas & Jane Elizabeth McVickers, 1 Apr 1833; married in Frederick Cty., Md. p. 216 Grapes, Hannah - as above Grapes, Sarah & Richard Russell 2 Feb 1807; b - Jacob Grapes ******************** If you haven't checked the Handley Archives in Winchester - you might try there. They have some materials that seem to be related to the branch families, that may offer clues. *************** Also, many of the early settlers came for the counties surrounding Philadelphia - you might see if there is additional info there. Many have archives rooms, with original records available. *************** I'm not related, and have no further info. Good luck!